The "Geaux Wider NOLA" project is an ongoing multi-year construction initiative to widen Interstate 10 from six to 10 lanes between Clearview Parkway and Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Approximately 162,000 drivers use this 1.2-mile section of I-10 daily, making it one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the state.

As a result, there will be alternating double lane closures on I-10 eastbound between Veterans Boulevard and Clearview Parkway from 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to 5:30 a.m. Thursday while crews install overhead sign truss posts. The Clearview off-ramp from I-10 East will be closed, and drivers will be detoured to the Veterans Boulevard exit.

Additionally, I-10 eastbound will be completely closed for 30 minutes after midnight Thursday to erect trusses. The Clearview off-ramp from I-10 East will be closed and traffic will again be detoured to the Veterans Blvd exit.

A single right lane will be closed on I-10 westbound between Causeway Boulevard and Clearview Parkway from 9:30 p.m. Thursday to 5:30 a.m. Friday while crews stripe the roadway. The Clearview off-ramp from I-10 West will be closed and traffic detoured to the Veterans Blvd exit. The Bonnabel on-ramp to I-10 West will be closed and traffic detoured to Causeway Boulevard to enter I-10 West.

Department of Transportation and Development officials say the $42.4 million construction project will increase capacity, improve safety, and enhance mobility.

When it is done, it will help foster economic development opportunities and better facilitate an evacuation in the event of hurricanes. DOTD officials anticipate it will ease morning and afternoon commutes for drivers.